Katie Hodson Thomas

Katie Hodson-Thomas is a Director in the Strategic Communications practice of FTI Consulting and she is based in Perth.

Katie joined FTI Consulting in November 2012, and she has a proven track record in public policy development and political strategy, having served three terms as a member of the Western Australian Parliament between 1996 and 2008. Katie brings a wealth of experience and knowledge in government relations and stakeholder engagement.

During her time in the Western Australian Parliament, Katie served as a Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Health; held shadow portfolio responsibilities for transport, tourism, small business, environment, and road safety; and was Deputy Chair of the Community Development and Justice Standing Committee.

Katie also held senior positions with a number of membership-based industry associations and ran her own consultancy practice, specialising in government relations with clients from the tourism and hospitality sector.